The Leader′s Change Handbook: An Essential Guide to Setting Direction and Taking Action (Jossey Bass Business & Management Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0787943517 ISBN 13: 9780787943516

Publisher: Jossey Bass, 1998

Synopsis

A Stunning Achievement in Change ManagementIn October of 1997, the nation′s top business theorists and practitioners met at a conference cosponsored by USC′s Leadership Institute and the Center for Effective Organizations. The group was challenged to present their most advanced ideas regarding leadership and change management. This guide is the stunning result of their collective efforts. Charged with fascinating case studies, action strategies, and unbeatable advice, The Leader′s Change Handbook features fresh works by Christopher Bartlett, Michael Beer, John Kotter, David Nadler, Ron Heifetz, Susan Mohrman, Bob Quinn and other distinguished contributors. What it offers is a uniquely coherent, cutting–edge approach to leading today?s organizations –– an approach only this elite group, working together toward a common vision, could offer.

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Review

"This important book provides both state–of–the–art help to managers on the pragmatics of leading change, as well as a guide to researchers as to what we know and do not know on leading change. The book will be an important reference and guide for managers, students, and professors as they work and research these crucial issues." (Mike Tushman, Phillip Hettleman Professor of Management, Columbia University Graduate School of Business) "Full of useful ideas about how to lead organization transformations. This book can make it happen!" (Richard F. Teerlink, chairman, Harley–Davidson, Inc) "As a practitioner I look for books that make sense, that have a theory base that is innovative and has an applications orientation that helps me contribute to my organization. This compilation richly and clearly provides both." (Patrick Canavan, senior vice president and director, Global Leadership and Organizational Development, Motorola) "A must–read for agents of change! This book leads you through a realistic course for approaching and accomplishing significant organizational change. It provides outstanding examples of companies whose leaders have successfully established focused visions, environments of trust, and embraced their people as the most important resource. The Leader′s Change Handbook will become a valued guide for leaders of the 21st century." (Ross H. Roberts, vice president, general manager, Ford Division, Ford Motor Company)

From the Back Cover

Recently, the nation′s top business researchers and practitioners gathered on the University of Southern California campus. They came together at the invitation of USC′s Leadership Institute and the Center for Effective Organizations, two of the country′s premier think tanks on leadership and change. Their mission: to collaborate on a book that would present the most advanced ideas about the role of leaders as they attempt to radically transform their organizations. This elite group of thinkers, influential authors, and business gurus shared their experiences, asked the tough questions, and conspired to create the most up–to–date and authoritative work in the field. The result is The Leader′s Change Handbook. Full of fascinating case studies, action strategies, and unbeatable advice, The Leader′s Change Handbook contains the best new thinking from each of its distinguished contributors on the twin challenges leaders face as they try to create leaner, more responsive organizations while empowering their workforces. This compilation of essays is a unique synthesis of wisdom and insight presented by a coterie of business luminaries¾David Nadler, Richard Pascale, Bob Quinn, Christopher Bartlett, Ron Heifetz, and Susan Mohrman among them¾working toward a common vision. Taken individually, each chapter offers specific solutions for executives, managers, consultants, and human resource professionals struggling to implement change within their organizations. Taken together, they form a comprehensive handbook that outlines the key elements of effective change management, expands the traditional notions of leadership, and anticipates the future of organizational transformation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey Bass
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0787943517
• ISBN 13: 9780787943516
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432
• Editor: Conger Jay A., Spreitzer Gretchen M., Lawler III Edward E.